Penfolds Grange Shiraz 2020

• Producer: Penfolds
• Varietal: Shiraz
• Region: South Australia
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Net volume: 750ml
• Vintage: 2020
• Cellar until 2052

The first sip seduces, the second reminds … Up front red fruits and maraschino cherry flavours quickly transition to the ‘Noir-ish’ – Black Forest cake, blackberry, black cherry, black … Sitting softens. A Christmas pudding mix of soaked fruits and rind offers a friendly hand. Similarly talc-like/velvety tannins are non-aggressive, politely acting as a conveyance. They almost appear coupled with cocoa/dark chocolate dust. Texturally woven, with all components well integrated and absorbed… inducing a sensory perception of roundness, of a lush film coated across the palate.

The most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australia’s most
celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. Crafted utilising fully ripe, intensely flavoured and
structured Shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the
world’s great wines. With an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy
between Shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia.
GRAPE VARIETY
97% Shiraz, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARD REGION
McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley
WINE ANALYSIS
Alc/Vol: 14.5%, Acidity: 7.0 g/L, pH: 3.61
MATURATION
20 months in American oak hogsheads (100% new)
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
South Australia experienced its second successive winter marked by drought, with the Barossa Valley recording its driest year on
record and the Clare Valley experiencing its driest winter in over a century. These arid conditions persisted into spring, leading to
delayed flowering and fruit set, underscoring irrigation’s crucial role due to below-average root zone moisture levels. Both the Clare
Valley and Barossa Valley regions were touched by September frosts, though losses were alleviated through frost fans. Summer
commenced with an intense heatwave across the state, resulting in 26 days above 35°C in the Barossa Valley alone. However, a
reprieve came with cooler weather in January and February. McLaren Vale was more fortunate, benefiting from higher-than-average
rainfall in February which bolstered vine health for the rest of the growing season. Lower bunch weights and berry counts were
recorded across all regions leading to significantly reduced yields. However, these testing conditions often culminate in exceptional
quality fruit. Indeed, 2020 saw some remarkable Shiraz crops that have contributed to an opulent expression of Grange.

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